Matthew J. Amorello
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Matthew J. Amorello (March 15, 1958–) is a former chairman of the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority who presided over the Big Dig from 2002-2006. As such, he has been blamed by many for its perceived shortcomings. Mitt Romney sought to have him removed from office, but the Governor does not personally have such power. A Republican, Amorello was appointed by then-Governor Jane Swift.
Due to pressure from Romney and the apparent end of the Big Dig, Amorello had promised to resign in 2007. More recently, after the collapse of a portion of the roof of the Ted Williams Tunnel, in which 38-year-old Milena Del Valle, of Boston's Jamaica Plain section, was killed, Romney called for a more immediate removal. On July 27, 2006, Amorello agreed to resign, effective August 15.
[edit] Education
Bachelor's degree in history from Assumption College in Worcester; master's degree in public administration from American University in Washington, D.C.; Juris Doctor from Suffolk University Law School in Boston.[1]
[edit] Work history
Appointed commissioner of the Massachusetts Highway Department in 1999 by Gov. Paul Cellucci after a failed congressional bid. Served as state senator from Worcester, 1991-1998. Appointed chairman of the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority by acting Gov. Jane Swift in February 2002. Ranking minority member of the Joint Committee on Transportation.[2]
